ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has issued an interim order barring Omni Comm (Pvt) Ltd and Lucky Gold (Pvt) Ltd from using “Pearl Continental” or “PC” hotel trademark.

The companies have been ordered to immediately stop the use of trademarks until the final order is communicated by the CCP.

Pakistan Services Ltd (PSL) – owners of the PC hotel – filed an application with the CCP seeking interim relief in the matter of prima facie deceptive marketing practices by the two companies using brand name and logo of PC Hotel.

Published in Dawn, November 29th, 2018

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